The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 145,800

€ 78,200

€ 145,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 FSI.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
57.9
76.7
83.1
57.1
74.9
83.8
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.1 in
122.9
207.3
118.1
203.7
207.3 in
Length
203.7 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4963 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6107 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
4.49 %

General
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
*CMV*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6.3 L / 308 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
493 hp
276 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
461 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Performance
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
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9.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
9.61 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
21 mpg
20 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
15 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
463 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
463 mi
478 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Environmental Impact
208.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
221.6 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
208.4 kWh
221.6 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data